Sime Darby Property Bhd (Sime Prop) has been recognised as an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), after obtaining a good sustainability score that qualified it as an index constituent in the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index. In a statement today, Sime Prop said the recognition was announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM AG, the investment specialist focusing on sustainability investing. The Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index comprises emerging-market sustainability lead-ers, as identified by RobecoSAM, which represents the top 10% of the largest 800 companies in 20 emerging markets, based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria. Sime Prop said it was the only real estate industry player from Malaysia to be included in the index, alongside other property players from the Philippines, Thailand, South Africa and Chile.

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